1. The Continuous Improvement Classroom
Ground rules created by students
Classroom mission statements
Classroom and student measurable goals
Quality tools and PDSA used regularly
The Continuous Improvement Classroom
Classroom data centers
Classroom meetings facilitated by students
Student-led conferences
Student data folders

2. Lotus Diagram Overview
A lotus diagram is an analytical, organizational tool for breaking broad topics into components, which can then be further organized, analyzed or prioritized.
It is a picture of the separate components of a topic. It provides a common understanding of the components of the topic.

3. What is a Lotus Diagram A visual of the components of a whole
Organizational tool for: foster thinking, analyzing, prioritizing, categorizing

4. When?
Teams or individuals need a process for organizing and prioritizing components of a larger whole
Examine complex systems
Organize thoughts
Organize brainstorming around a theme or topic

5. Why? Defines the topic being studied Fosters thinking skills
Organize ideas
Identify relationships

6. Lotus Diagrams

9. Lotus in a Kindergarten Classroom

12. The lotus was used to gather information for a research project
The lotus was used to gather information for a research project. It was colored coded to differentiate between topics.

13. PQ Systems Example

17. Lotus Diagram Continuous Improvement Alignment Systems Thinking
PDSA/Action Research
Data-Driven Decisions & Measurement
Continuous Improvement
Quality Tools
Leadership/ Quality Liaison
Stakeholders & Customers
Staff Development

18. Quality Liaison Lotus Diagram
PDSA – Action Research
Continuous Improvement Classroom
Communication
Quality Tools/
Resource (s)
Best Practices
Staff Development
Support
Network

19. The Continuous Improvement Classroom
Ground Rules created by students
Classroom Mission Statements
Classroom and Student Measurable Goals
Quality tools and PDSA used regularly
The Continuous Improvement Classroom
Classroom Data Centers
Classroom Meetings facilitated by students
Student-led conferences
Student Data Folders

20. Leadership Team
Leadership Team